Strategic Manufacturing Partner Manager

HPE Aruba Networking; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HPE Aruba Networking is seeking an Expert-level Manufacturing Partner Manager to lead procurement and supply chain activities for Networking products in a hybrid Singapore-based role.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Procurement, manage cost, lead supplier relationships, and drive strategic planning to ensure on-time, cost-effective production. The role requires strong analytical skills, negotiation ability, and the capacity to navigate fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• BS degree in SCM or Engineering.
• 8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, industry and suppliers.
• Mastery in English and local language.

Responsibilities

• Manage variety of tasks with Manufacturing Partner for Networking products.
• Interface and lead collaborations between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Supplier/Manufacturing Partner(s).
• Manage all product SKU costs and production release as well as material/build budget planning and spend management with Finance, Engineering and PM.
• Quarterly cost negotiation, cost analysis and performance reviews with stakeholders.
• Material shortage management, product cost management and Clear to Build reporting to senior management.

Skills

Material planning

RFQ processes

Supply chain

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

English

Education

BS degree in SCM or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

HPE Aruba Networking is seeking an Expert-level Manufacturing Partner Manager to lead procurement and supply chain activities for Networking products in a hybrid Singapore-based role.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Procurement, manage cost, lead supplier relationships, and drive strategic planning to ensure on-time, cost-effective production. The role requires strong analytical skills, negotiation ability, and the capacity to navigate fast-paced environments.